Riccardo Momoli

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ABOUT RICCARDO MOMOLI

I am a business leader with 14+ years of experience building and scaling complex B2B ventures in deep-tech and industrial markets, from early-stage startups to multinational corporations.As Director of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development at Circular Materials, I lead one of the EU’s 47 Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act—a role at the intersection of industrial innovation, sustainability, and European industrial policy. I design and implement growth strategies, build and lead commercial teams, structure long-term offtake contracts, and negotiate strategic partnerships and joint ventures across the raw materials value chain.My leadership is grounded in strategic clarity, operational discipline, and a deep understanding of complex technology markets. I serve as a trusted advisor to Boards of Directors, CEOs, institutions, and consortia, helping navigate market transitions, de-risk scale-up processes, and unlock value from innovation.My career spans: • Critical raw materials recovery & industrial wastewater valorization • Hydrogen and advanced materials manufacturing • Chemicals and circular economy solutions • Oil & Gas and high-compliance industries • Family business transformation and SME consultingI’ve successfully led commercial transformations, raised the visibility of breakthrough technologies through public speaking engagements across Europe, and helped position companies at the forefront of EU innovation and sustainability agendas.I thrive in complex, fast-moving environments where strategy must meet execution—and where innovation must translate into measurable impact.Based in the Venice region (Padova), fluent in Italian and English, with working proficiency in German and Norwegian.Passionate about classical music, sailing, food & wine, behavioral economics, and systems thinking.